Advances in microprocessor technology in recent years have led to the introduction of programmable control systems for powered prosthetics. These systems allow amputees to try a variety of control schemes and choose the ...

The subject of this case study is an 8 year old girl who has a phocomelic deficiency of her left uppet extremity. Her phocomelic hand consists of 3 digits including a thumb and has limited strength and range of motion. She ...